DUNSTAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

Dunstan Times, Issue 942, 7 May 1880, Page 3

DUNSTAN DISTRICT HOSPITAL.

The usual monthly meedug of the Committee of Management was held in the Library Chambers on Monday evening last, the 3rd inst.

Present—V. Fyke, E-:q (President), and Messrs Holt, Clark, Attlleld, Auckland, and J. E. Stevens (Treasurer).

The Treasurer explained that at the request of Mr G. Fache, Secretary, who was absent through pressing private business, he had consented to perform the duties of the Secretary for the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

The correspondence] was read and received, including a letter from the Secretary of Court Star of Uunstan, A.O. F., accompanied with cheque for LlO 10s, as a donation to the funds of the Institution. Resolved—That a vote of thanks be re corded to the Court Star of Dunstan, A.0.F., for their donation, and that the Chief Ranger for the time being be enrolled as a life subscriber.

Resolved—That the Secretary’ convey to the Court Star of Duusta' l , A 0.F., iu writing, the above resolution.

Visiting Committee’s No. i Report—That the Committee had visited the Institution during the mouth, ami had found everything satisfactory. Visiting Committee's No. 2 Report—Recommending payment of accounts for salaries and supplies for past month, amounting to L 74 9s Sd, was read and received. Treasurer’s report, as follows, was road and received RECFEPTS. Balance in hand from last report 12 8 3 Subscriptions, kc. — Clyde, Concert, Feb. 13, balance 6 6 do Entertainments . . 49 18 G do Foresters’ Society ... 10 10 0 Alexandra, subscriptions ... 11 5 6 Paying patients ... ... 1 13 6 £77 2 3 DISBURSEMENTS. Accounts paid ... ... 16 17 6 60 4 9 £77 2 3 ASSETS. Balance in hand ... ... 60 4 9 Government subsidy for last quarter ... ... 37 5 6 do do current quarter ... 63 0 6 £l6O 10 9

LIABILITIES. Passed accounts , Fob;, an 1 March ... 144 19 9 Apr*So 1 O.Ri 63 22 pi T ip j £2OB 1 11 Tho Surgeon’s report, for the month of April, as follows, was read and received : No. of patients in Hospital, 7 "March 31, 4 admitted duringAprjl, 5 ~ discharged during April, 4 „ in Hospital 30th April, 5

I have to report that in consequence of complaints made by a late patient, named Farrell, a constable stationed at Clyde, having reached my ears, I took the opportunity of examining him before bin superior officer, when he stated that he had no fault to find with either quantity or quality of food prepared, nor with the Doctor's treatment, but he complained of the pillows, and the rudeness of the attendant in serving out the food —I have also, to report that in consequence of James Strain, a patient,'refusing to-submit to my treatment, 1 discharged him, and that ho came back with a letter, from the President, for re-ad-mission. I wish to protest against a patient who is dismissed for disobedience being sent back for readmission, it is sure to back others in disobedience to orders other than they approve of themselves, the hands ot tha Surgeon will be weakened, and eventually the discipline of the Institution will come to be totally disregarded. Resolved—That this Committee approve of the action of the President in sending back Swain to the Hospital, and instructs the Secretary to inform the Resident Surgeon that m all cases of disobedience or misconduct ho must inform the President or Secretary, in order that the case may bo dealt with.

Resolved—That Mr O. Atttield be reelected member of the Visiting Committee. Resolved—That the Secretary’s salary be fixed at L2O per annum.